Speech in Action

I give talks and seminars about the teaching of listening and pronunciation, and on all aspects of the nature of spontaneous speech. Suitable for all levels of teacher training, including university lecturers. I also speak on topics of general interest, such as prejudice towards accents.

Forthcoming talks and workshops

17th October: Hong Kong - Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Jungle Listening - the need for a new model of speech

 

15th October: Hong Kong - Chinese University of Hong Kong

Part 1: Listening perception - the nature of the stream of speech.
Part 2: Accent, identity and prejudice.

 

22nd October: Australia, Brisbane - English Australia QLD Branch Griffith University

Jungle Listening - the need for a new model of speech

 

30th October: New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology

Jungle Listening - the need for a new model of speech

 

5th/6th November: New Zealand, Christchurch

Jungle Listening - the need for a new model of speech